In a significant development aimed at bolstering water security in West Bengal, the Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Drinking Water Treatment Plant (WTP) in Uttarpara, Hooghly. The facility, boasting a capacity of 55 Million Gallons per Day (MGD), was meticulously designed, built, and commissioned for the Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA) by VA […]
Fluence Corporation Limited has signed a €48 million addendum to its initial Engineering, Procurement and Construction contract with the Federal Government of Ivory Coast. The Addendum, representing a statutory maximum increase of up to 30% of the initial contract’s value, is aimed at completing the 150,000 m3/day surface-water treatment plant and related civil works in […]
In a significant boost for infrastructure and water supply in Madhya Pradesh, the state-run Madhya Pradesh Jal Nigam has declared Patel Engineering Limited (“PEL”), a Mumbai-based infrastructure firm, as L1 in a Joint Venture. The colossal contract, worth Rs. 1,275.30 crore, involves a myriad of responsibilities encompassing Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Testing, Commissioning, and a 10-year […]
In a move that promises to amplify its standing in the industry, Sun Capital Partners, a renowned private investment entity, has declared a conclusive agreement with subsidiaries of Koch Engineered Solutions, LLC, a Koch Industries Inc. offshoot, to procure Koch Separation Solutions (KSS). This acquisition is anticipated to bolster Koch Separation Solutions’ market footprint and […]
In a significant stride to meet the surging water demand in Comal County, Texas, the Texas Water Company, an SJW Group (NYSE: SJW) subsidiary, has announced the successful acquisitions of KT Water Development Ltd. and KT Water Resources L.P. These additions are set to bolster the water service with 570 new residential connections and notably […]
The Government of India has teamed up with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), securing a $200 million loan intended for the Rajasthan Secondary Towns Development Sector Project. This substantial funding aims to augment water supply and sanitation systems, improve urban resilience, and promote heritage living in selected towns throughout Rajasthan. The loan agreement was signed […]
The Water & Effluent Treatment Business of Larsen & Toubro Construction (L&T Construction) has secured orders ranging from Rs 2,500 to 5,000 crores from the State Water & Sanitation Mission, Uttar Pradesh. These orders involve constructing a water supply scheme for the Hanumanganj multi-group of villages in Ballia and Firozabad districts. The project specifications include […]
India’s Central Water Commission has forecasted that the Yamuna River in New Delhi could swell to 208.75 meters between 3-5 pm on Thursday. This morning at 7 am, the water level had already reached 208.46 meters, triggering an ‘extreme flood alert’ in the national capital and leading to flood waters seeping into the city’s ITO […]
Aqua Ohio, a subsidiary of Essential Utilities Inc., has finalized the purchase of the Union Rome Sewer (URS) system for $25.5 million, marking an expansion of its footprint in Lawrence County, Ohio. The newly acquired system, serving 5,300 connections, includes a wastewater treatment plant and collection network. For years, the URS system has operated at […]
ADNOC and Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA) have unveiled plans for a groundbreaking investment project worth up to $2.4 billion (AED 8.8 billion). This strategic initiative aims to ensure a sustainable water supply project for ADNOC’s onshore operations, further solidifying their roles as responsible energy leaders and demonstrating their commitment to driving long-term […]